SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
AI Summary
Renovation of three levels in the Discovery Learning Center at CU Boulder including classrooms, lab space, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades. Formal Invitation for Bid with mandatory pre-bid conference and electronic bid submission.
Renovation of three (3) levels – Level 2B, Level 1B, and Level 1 – of the existing DLC in the Engineering Center on the main University of Colorado Boulder campus. Construction includes classrooms and a lab space. Systems renovations to the mechanical, electrical, and minor plumbing. **Project Type**: IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2569109.2614471.C16671801 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: CU Boulder **Reference Number**: 0000418244 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Mandatory | Event date: 04/02/2026 12:30 PM EDT | Location: 1095 Regent Ave., Gallogly DLC Rm 1B70, Boulder, CO 80309 | Event Note: **Questions and Answers**: - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Liquidated Damages Are there Liquidated Damages on this job? If yes, how much $ and where in the documents are they listed? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/02/2026 10:47 AM EDT 04/06/2026 09:43 AM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Sliding Aluminum Door C2/A-601 What is the specification for the sliding aluminum door? [ 1B60C ] Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/02/2026 04:49 PM EDT 04/06/2026 09:43 AM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Audio Visual TA00 Pricing Note. Please confirm the Owner is going to furnish and install Audio Visual system in a raceway system installed by electrical contractor. Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/02/2026 04:56 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Security & Telecom TA00 & TA010 Pricing Note Please confirm that the owner will furnish all structured cabling in raceway provided by electrical contractor. Who hires the Security Contractor? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/02/2026 04:59 PM EDT 04/06/2026 09:43 AM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Shut down of existing AHU The scope of work requires modifications to the medium pressure ductwork on the AHU. This AHU serves spaces outside of the construction area. Can the AHU be shut down for the duration of construction or will these need to be coordinated outages for tie ins? If the AHU can’t be shut down can it be ramped down enough to remove the load of the space under construction? Will the design team issue a narrative on how to keep the unit online during construction, or should an allowance be carried and this can be solved with the successful contractor? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/03/2026 08:46 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Minimum Requirments The minimum requirements are stated in the RFP of having completed (2) $2,000,000 projects on the CU Boulder Campus along with other requirements. There does not appear to be a requirement to submit any qualifications with he bid. Will submitting these qualifications only be required of the apparent low bidder after the bid opening? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/03/2026 08:53 AM EDT 04/06/2026 09:43 AM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Standing order subcontractor list The ITB requires sub-contractors to be on the UCB standing order list, or approved by the project PM. Can you please provide the link to the standing order list? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/03/2026 08:57 AM EDT 04/06/2026 09:43 AM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Bid Date Extension Can the bid date be extended to Thursday, April 23rd? Numerous subcontractors have expressed that they are unable to put a proposal together and/or get vendor quotes back in time to provide pricing by April 13th. Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/03/2026 10:36 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Hollow Metal Frames Do the hollow metal frames need to match exiting? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/03/2026 04:39 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Sidelight Frames On A-601 FRM 201 & 204, Is the sidelight glass 1 piece or 3 pieces? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 11:58 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q20 Arrow Right Question: Salvaged Items On the demo plans - Items to be salvaged and given to owner - where do we deliver them to? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 12:32 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q21 Arrow Right Question: VAV Schedule On M-601, VAV-2B70 is listed 2 times. Once at the top of the scheduler and again at the bottom of the schedule. Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 12:44 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q22 Arrow Right Question: Floor to Structure Heights What is the height on each floor from Finish Floor to bottom of the structure? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 12:45 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q24 Arrow Right Question: Safety and Security Films Spec 08 87 23.01 - Where is this called out on the drawings? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 12:56 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q29 Arrow Right Question: General Question Do we anticipate any building-wide shutdowns? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 02:58 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q30 Arrow Right Question: SOC Question Will only Standing Order Contractors (SOCs) be allowed to submit a bid? Does a SOC requirement apply to subcontractors hired under General Contractors? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 02:59 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q33 Arrow Right Question: General Question Will the awarded HVAC subcontractor have unimpeded access to the bounds of construction from staging areas throughout the construction time table window or will access need to be coordinated and limited until entry into the space is permitted. Please advise if special Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 03:02 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q34 Arrow Right Question: Bid Date Question Please conform the bid due date moved to 4/23/2026? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 03:15 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q35 Arrow Right Question: General Question Is this work intended to be completed in phase, or should it be carried out in one continuous sequence. Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 03:19 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT - Q40 Arrow Right Question: Spec Question On the table of contents there is SECTION 08 32 13.01 SLIDING ALUMINUM-FRAMED GLASS DOORS, INTERIOR but we don't have that spec section, please provide? Answer: Answered in Addendum 5 04/06/2026 04:15 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:29 AM EDT
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
SamSearch Platform
AI-powered intelligence for the right opportunities, the right leads, and the right time.